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2018 Map of Arcola

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Arcola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Arcola serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Douglas County, defined by a grid of rural roads and the headwaters of the Kaskaskia River. The town's detailed street plan includes thoroughfares like E Main St and W Springfield Rd, reflecting its role as a regional commerce center. To the north, the small settlement of Galton sits along the primary north-south rail and highway corridor, while the hamlet of Gardner is positioned near the river to the southwest.

Genealogists and local historians can find several significant burial sites across the township, including Arcola Township Cem located just east of the main town site, and the more remote Campbell Cem and Brann Cem. The engineering of the flat prairie is evident in features like Arcola Drainage Ditch Number 4, which manages the hydrology of the fertile farmland. This 2018 survey provides a clear view of the modern boundaries between Douglas and Coles County.